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St. John's Lutheran Church and School
Equipping · Engaging · Encouraging
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The Second Sunday in Lent | | |
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Sunday, February 25th, 2024
8AM (In-person & Livestreamed) & 10:45AM (In-person)
Preaching: Pastor Ron Weidler
Liturgist: Pastor Mark Stapleton
Old Testament: Genesis 17:1-7, 15-16
Epistle: Romans 5:1-11
Holy Gospel: Mark 8:27-38
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MIDWEEK SERVICE SCHEDULE
Wednesdays, February 28- March 20
Light Supper 6:00PM
Worship Service 7:00PM
HOLY WEEK SERVICES
Maundy Thursday, March 28, 7:00PM
Good Friday, March 29, 12:00 & 7:00PM
Easter Sunday, March 31, 8:00 & 10:45 AM
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Lenten message for the week:
"We Preach Christ Crucified" by Dr. Oswald Hoffmann
LINK: The Lutheran Hour :: Lutheran Hour Ministries
Printed copies are available at the Connection Center in the Narthex
and in the church office.
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Lenten Devotional
Lenten devotionals are available to pick up in the Narthex at the Information Center. We encourage you to take one for yourself and whoever you know may need one.
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Bible study will meet between services in the Heritage Room, starting at 9:25. This week's class will be led by Pastor Ron Weidler on the The Lord's Prayer. | |
PLEASE NOTE: Our Nursery Room is available to serve families with young children each Sunday from 7:45 AM – noon. | |
Sunday School is for children in kindergarten to age 9 and meets from 9:30 to 10:30AM in the second floor Music Room. | |
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Truth Travelers
Truth Travelers is for ages 10-14 and meets on Sundays at 9:30 am
in the youth room downstairs.
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Join the fun at Sunday School! | |
Help our Quiz Team score points and win the game! | |
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FEBRUARY EAGLES IN ACTION
For the 4th grade eagles in action this month, we are collecting items for Ronald McDonald House. Families at the Ronald McDonald House near Lurie Children’s need the household basics to ensure they always feel fresh and ready to focus on what matters most – their children. The 4th grade will be putting together refresh kits to provide families with much-needed essentials to give them care, comfort, and peace of mind.
The products we will be collecting are
● Bottles of liquid laundry detergent
● Container of laundry detergent pods
● Bottle of laundry stain remover
● Package of dryer sheets
● Bottle of fabric softener
● Pump bottle of hand soap
● Box of drawstring garbage bags
Any school offering will be used to buy more products.
Thank you for your support,
4th Grade
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St. John's Lutheran Church and School
is having a party!
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See you there!
For questions email: churchoffice@stjohnslagrange.org
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Mark your calendar for the Cossitt Elementary School's bi-annual children's consignment sale on Saturday, March 9, from 10:00 am to 1:30 pm. Explore quality name-brand items from infants to size 16, including spring/summer clothes, shoes, sports gear, and books.
Catch the amazing HALF PRICE deals from 12:30 pm to 1:30 pm. Plus, your purchases support local children in need – unsold items are donated to Chicagoland non-profits. Shop smart, help the community, and care for the environment!
For details and involvement opportunities, visit www.cossittptc.org/clothingsale.
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You are a Beacon of Hope whose kindness saves lives, including those with cancer or sickle cell disease. These fighters and their families are counting on you.
Save the date!
You are invited to donate at the blood drive below:
ST. JOHNS LUTHERAN CHURCH
03/26/2024
02:30 PM - 07:00 PM
505 S PARK ROAD
LA GRANGE, IL 60525
Make an appointment:
https://donate.illinois.versiti.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/5608165
Every donation is needed to meet the high demand from hospitals in your community. People like you can make a difference. We hope to see you soon.
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CONTRIBUTION ENVELOPES – Do you need them?
-Do you use St. John’s on-line contribution tool Vanco, AND receive contribution envelopes?
Stop the duplication and help save trees by letting us know you wish to stop receiving contribution envelopes.
-Are you a St. John’s member who prefers giving via envelopes, but doesn’t receive envelopes to use for your contribution? Please let us know you need contribution envelopes.
-Is your household receiving multiple boxes of contribution envelopes, but needs only one? Please let us know which boxes are not needed.
Email us at: j.rauch@stjohnslagrange.org
Please include name for the envelopes, and, if available, the envelope number.
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Stewardship Thought :
You yourselves like living stones are being built up as a spiritual house, to be a holy priesthood, to offer spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God through Jesus Christ.
~ 1 Peter 2:5
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Volunteers needed for Sunday mornings! Please sign up to bring treats and serve coffee. | |  |
If you have thoughts or suggestions regarding our worship services that you would like to share with us, the Board of Worship would like to hear from you. All comments & personal information will be kept confidential. Please use the link above to write your communication. | |
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Throughout Lent, as Easter approaches, we remember Jesus’ sacrifice for us on Good Friday and His resurrection on Easter that we may have eternal life with Him. On Easter Sunday, Easter Lilies are placed on the Altar in celebration of our Savior’s resurrection. Traditionally, Easter Lilies symbolize the death and resurrection of Jesus - the Easter Lily is a bulb that is buried and cultivated for three years before blooming with a white lily flower representing Jesus’ death, burial and resurrection. The white color of the lily represents the purity of Jesus’ life on earth. Please consider purchasing an Easter Lily to beautify the sanctuary on Easter Sunday and in thanksgiving for the gift of eternal life. A member of the Altar Guild will be in the narthex taking orders for lilies after each Sunday service on March 3 and March
10. The price per lily is $16.00 and payment is due at the time of order. Easter Lilies may be taken after the Easter services.
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Do you enjoy fresh flowers? Each week the altar is beautified with fresh flowers given by individuals of St. John’s congregation. Flowers may be given in memory or in honor of someone or some occasion, in thanksgiving of something or to the Glory of God. The flowers may be taken home after the Sunday
services for you to enjoy at home or perhaps share with a loved one or someone you wish to share an invitation to worship at St. John’s. The Flower Chart for 2024 is posted in the narthex on the left brick pillar as you walk into the sanctuary. Flowers are $55 for two arrangements. If you wish to sign up for a particular Sunday and someone else has already signed up, we invite you to sign up in addition to another person giving flowers – you can split the $55 cost with the person signed up or purchase an additional two arrangements for $55. Multiple floral arrangements to beautify the altar are always welcome! A member of the Altar Guild will contact you in advance for your dedication.
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Evangelism Board ~Rides to and from Church
The Evangelism Committee is setting up rides for those who want to come to church services, church events, or church meetings and need a ride.
Please contact Mary Grether at marygrether@sbcglobal.net.
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Feb/March TRIP Dates
- Feb 26th
- March 4th
- March 18th
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THE FOOD PANTRY ITEM FOR
FEBRUARY IS PAPER TOWELS
MARCH IS TOILET PAPER
Please place donations in the baskets in the narthex. THANK YOU!
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Sign up for online giving through Vanco to make sure your weekly contribution does not get interrupted. You can use your credit card or bank account to donate one time or set up a recurring donation to St. John's. | |
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SUNDAY MORNING BIBLE STUDY:
- Sundays, 9:25AM, Heritage Rm
BIBLE STUDY/SMALL GROUP:
BIBLE STUDY/SMALL GROUP:
WOMENS' SMALL GROUP:
- Tuesdays, 8:45AM, Heritage Rm
WEDNESDAY MORNING BIBLE STUDY:
CHOIR PRACTICE
- Wednesdays, 7PM, 2nd Floor, Music/Choir Rm
CONFIRMATION CLASS
- Wednesdays, 6PM, Heritage Room
PICKLEBALL:
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Church Office Hours
Monday - Friday: 10 AM – 2 PM
Saturday and Sunday: Office is closed
If help is needed outside of these hours, you may leave a message by email or phone voicemail using the following information:
Phone: 708-354-1690, ext. 210,
or Email - churchoffice@stjohnslagrange.org
St. John's Lutheran Church and School, 505 S. Park Rd. La Grange, IL 60525
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